First Presbyterian Church

We believe that God is love.

He has demonstrated his love for all people in Jesus Christ.  Jesus became like us by his birth as the Son of God. He came to earth to live as we live, He died on the cross to save us from our sins, and He lives today by the power of the resurrection.  Thus, He overcame death because God raised him up.  He has the power to give all who believe in him eternal life. That life gives us an ongoing relationship with God. 

We believe that salvation is a free gift of God.

We are all in need of this gift because we have sinned against God. Salvation is free because it has been paid for by the death of Jesus on the crss. Salvation is given to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Anyone can have this wonderful gift that brings us into a relationship with Jesus, who forgives our sins and gives us eternal life.

One can be saved by saying "yes" to these three things:
1. Yes, I am a sinner.
2. Yes, I believe that Jesus is Lord and died for me.
3. Yes, I want to put my whole trust in Jesus who loves me, forgives me, and offers me eternal life.

We believe that the purpose of each person is to glorify God and enjoy God's love forever.  

We know and experience the power of the Holy Spirit given to each believer.  The Holy Spirit communicates God's love to us and produces the furit of the Spirit in our lives so that our character becomes more like Jesus.  The Holy Spirit gathers us into the church where we are given gifts for ministry.